Totem Compass
User Manual

Everything you need to setup and start using your Totem Compass.
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Touch Crystal and Halo

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Buttons and Ports

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Vibe Mode (vertical) 

Available Features

  • Vibe
  • Send SOS Alerts
  • Receive SOS Alerts
  • Adjust Brightness
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Compass Mode (horizontal) 

Available Features

  • Bonding
  • Navigation
  • Send SOS Alerts
  • Receive SOS Alerts
  • Bond Removal
  • Adjust Brightness
  • Change Crystal Color
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Power On and Off

Power On

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Power Off

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Your Totem on Power Up

When your Totem powers on, the Halo displays a Battery Level Indicator.

Full Halo = 100%
Half-Filled Halo = 50%
Quarter-Filled Halo = 25%
Red, Flashing Touch Crystal = Low Power Mode

Note: When Totem Compass Battery Level is 25% or less, Touch Crystal functionality is limited.

100% Charged

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25% Charged

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50% Charged

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Low Power

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Establish Satellite Connection

  1. Go outside and make sure you have a clear view of the sky overhead with horizon in view
  2. Move away from roofs, walls, and other large metal structures
  3. Wait 15 minutes for Totem Compass to establish Satellite Connection*

*In new locations, it may take up to 30 minutes to establish satellite connection; enable Eco Mode to accelerate this process

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(with Bond)

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Bond Your Totems

1. Hold two Totems together in Compass Mode.
2. Press and hold both Touch Crystals simultaneously.

When Bonding is successful:
1. The blue light on your Totem’s Halo will change to the color of your new Bond.
2. The Halo will collapse into a single LED and jump into your Touch Crystal.

Note: Your Totem Compass will always remember Bonds unless you remove them.

How to Bond

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Bond Successful

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Already Bonded

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Maximum Bonds

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Send an SOS Alert

Send SOS

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Disable SOS

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Receiving SOS

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Bond Lights and Colors

Bond Light colors are automatically assigned to peers based on Bonding order:

First Bond = pink
Second Bond = green
Third Bond = blue
Fourth Bond = yellow

To check colors of Bonded peers:
1. Move Totems together
2. Touch Crystal will display color of Bonded peer

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Check Bonded Peer's Color

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Remove Bonds

  1. Trip-tap Touch Crystal while Totem is in Compass Mode (horizontal)
  2. Single-tap Touch Crystal to cycle between Bonded peers
  3. Press and hold Touch Crystal to remove selected Bond

Note: When you remove a Bond they can no longer track you.

Enter Bond Removal

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Cycle Between Bonds

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Remove Bonds

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Brightness Settings

Your Totem has 3 brightness settings that impact battery life:

1. Day Vibe (~10 hours)
2. Night Vibe (~14 hours)
3. Eco Mode (~24 hours)

To cycle between brightness settings, click the Power Button once while your Totem is powered on.

Day Vibe
(up to 10 hours)

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Night Vibe
(up to 14 hours)

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Eco Mode
(up to 24 hours)

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Touch Crystal Colors

Touch Crystal colors are for aesthetic purposes only and do not correlate to Bond Light colors, unless you enable special settings through the Totem App.

To change your Touch Crystal color:

1. Enter Compass Mode
2. Single-tap Touch Crystal to change color
3. Continue tapping Touch Crystal to cycle through 12 different colors

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Blue

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Indigo

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Magenta

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Hot Pink

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Orange

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Yellow

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Yellow-Green

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Green

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Blue-Green

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Teal

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White

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Aqua

Software Updates

Totem is constantly releasing free Software Updates, downloadable straight to your Totem Compass. Remember to update your Totem before you leave for any outdoor event to get the latest and greatest!

Support and Troubleshooting

If you encounter an issue with your Totem Compass, ensure you have updated your device to the latest software version.

For all Totem Compass Resources & Support, click this link.

Care and Maintenance

Handling & Storage

  • Handle with care and store in a soft pouch or case when not in use
  • Avoid placing the device in pockets or bags with sharp objects

Water Resistance

Charging

Cleaning

Environmental Care

Conditions for Use

Battery Life and Range

Maximum Battery Playtime*

  • Day Vibe: ~10 hours
  • Night Vibe: ~14 hours
  • Eco Mode: 24+ hours

*Battery Playtime may vary based on environmental conditions and usage. Battery Life is subject to ongoing improvement through new Software Updates.

Charging Time

  • Charges in ~45 minutes via standard USB-C
  • Charging Light turns green on full charge

Range

  • Peer-to-Peer max range: ~1000 meters
  • Unity Mesh NetworkTM automatically extends range for all Totems within range of the network

Performance Variables

The Totem Compass leverages Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) to provide accurate positioning and navigation. However, several factors can influence its performance.

Environmental Obstructions: Physical obstructions such as dense foliage, tall buildings, or mountainous terrain can cause signal reflection or blockage, leading to multi-path errors and decreased positional accuracy.

Atmospheric Conditions: Variations in the Earth’s ionosphere, particularly during solar flares and geomagnetic storms, can disrupt GNSS signals.

Solar Activity: Elevated solar activity can induce scintillation events in the ionosphere, degrading the quality of satellite signals. In standard GNSS receivers, mild scintillation can reduce position accuracy by several meters, while severe scintillation can cause signal loss.

Weather Conditions: Adverse weather can have minor effects on the strength and quality of GNSS signals, potentially impacting the device’s performance.

Electromagnetic Interference: Proximity to strong electromagnetic sources or environments with high radio frequency interference can disrupt GNSS signal reception, leading to potential inaccuracies.

Technical Specifications

Model: Totem Compass Gen 1

Power Adapter Charging Voltage: 5V

Max Charging Current: 1A

Battery Type: LiPo ion

Battery Capacity: 1000 mAh

Wireless Frequency/Protocol: 2.4GHz

Charging Port: USB type C

Operating Temperature: -10°-60°C / 14°-140°F

Housing Material: MABS

Size: 58x58x24 mm/ 2.28x2.28x0.95 in

Weight: 54.17g/0.119lb

Safety Features: Over-voltage and under-voltage protection to ensure safe operation within the specified voltage range. Thermal shutdown prevents the device from overheating during high-stress conditions, and the design includes safeguards to prevent damage from short circuits.

Lanyard Material: 100% polyester braided around a core of 10 natural latex threads

Lanyard Relaxed Size: 360 x 2.5 mm

Lanyard Stretched Size: 620 x 2.5 mm

USB-C Cable Type: Type A to C

USB-C Max Input: Max 2A

Warranty Information

Your limited warranty starts on the date of your purchase and lasts for ninety (90) days. The Warranty Period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product. We may change the availability of this limited warranty at our discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in products purchased from the Website. For more information, please visit our Terms of Sale.

Return Policy

Except for any products designated on the Website as non-returnable, we will accept a return of undamaged products for a refund of your purchase price, less the original shipping and handling costs, provided such return is made within fourteen (14) days of delivery* and provided such products are returned in their original condition and packaging. For more information, please visit our Terms of Sale.

*Return window subject to extend based on reason for return